Gyeonggi-do Introduces 'Frozen Semen Technology' to Boost Equestrian Industry

Artificial Insemination Produces High-Quality Riding Horses... Conception Rate 77%

Preservation of Frozen Stallion Semen [Provided by Gyeonggi-do]

[Asia Economy Reporter La Youngcheol] Gyeonggi Province is taking steps to revitalize the stagnant equestrian industry through 'breeding support using frozen semen.'

The Gyeonggi Livestock Promotion Center announced on the 12th, "Following an 88% conception rate achieved last year using artificial insemination technology, we introduced 'frozen semen' technology in the first half of this year and achieved a 77% conception rate."

According to the center, the 'frozen semen' technology has the advantage of high survival rates upon thawing and can be preserved semi-permanently in liquid nitrogen at -198℃, allowing immediate use when needed, raising expectations for saddle horse production.

The 'frozen semen' technology compensates for the drawback of reduced semen vitality and survival rate during artificial insemination, which occurs when fresh semen is used for breeding after about two days from the semen production date due to delivery by courier.

In particular, by subscribing to the liability insurance called 'Saddle Horse Breeding Insurance,' conditions have been established so that farms wishing to receive breeding support can entrust their horses with peace of mind.

Since being designated as the 'Gyeonggi-Gangwon Saddle Horse Hub Breeding Support Center' in 2015, the center has been promoting breeding support projects for saddle horse-producing farms within the province, including natural mating, artificial insemination, and pregnancy diagnosis.

An Yonggi, Director of the Livestock Promotion Center, said, "We will lay the foundation for revitalizing the equestrian industry through breeding support using frozen semen," and added, "We ask farms to utilize the Gyeonggi Saddle Horse Hub Breeding Center, where they can safely increase conception rates."

Meanwhile, when fresh or frozen semen is used to inseminate saddle mares, a 'COVID-19 Coexistence Subsidy' is provided through the Korea Racing Authority to production farms, supporting up to three horses per farm.

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